Those wanting to improve democracy in their countries…

Don't wait for permission to do something creative.

— Ava DuVernay

In order to improve democracy, then, it's necessary to change the people, as Brecht ironically proposed.

— Alain Badiou

Start writing sooner. Don't wait for permission. Don't hesitate.

— Robin Hobb

Seize the moment – don’t wait for anyone to give you permission.

— Josette Sheeran

I believe women and minorities often wait for permission to be invited to something; we need to stop doing that.

— Ilhan Omar

Americans are quite skeptical about the goal of promoting democracy. People feel it's a desirable goal, but, from a commonsense point of view, both…

— Daniel Yankelovich

I'm very disappointed by the mature-democracy countries. I was ousted by a coup d'etat.

— Thaksin Shinawatra

Russia's interference in the United States' 2016 election could not have been more different from what the United States does to promote democracy in…

— Tom Malinowski

I have the deepest, deepest respect for these guys who are actually fighting for democracy in countries far away.

— Pilou Asbaek

Look, there is parliamentary democracy in most European countries, there is parliamentary democracy in Japan, there is parliamentary democracy in many countries, but in…

— Vladimir Putin

Exporting this Western model of democracy in countries that don't want it or are not ready creates disasters.

— Matteo Salvini

And it is essential that in fighting terrorism, sacrifices should not be made on democracy.

— Bulent Ecevit

“Stand up for yourself. Never give any one permission to abuse you.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita

No One Can Ruin Your Day Without YOUR Permission.

— Anonymous

The idea that someone has to give you permission to become who you want to be, or see it in you in order for…

— Eva Victor